Mar 1, 2026 A few points on what constitutes an El Cap Route, in my opinion:I fully agree with the sentiment that routes left of Lurking Fear don’t count. I think this should extend… View Message

Dec 23, 2025 Ah yes, that makes sense, thanks Duncan! View Message

Dec 23, 2025 I’ve come across some obscure El Cap route names but haven’t found any more info on them. Does anyone know about the history, or ideally have a topo, of either of t… View Message

Dec 20, 2025 Amazing report - that seems like an epic experience! Crazy that you’ve soloed Zodiac in a day and Tempest in your first year of climbing on El Cap! View Message

Nov 25, 2025 I use the continuous loop method, where I tie the top of my haul line to the bottom of the lead line. The bottom of the haul line is still clipped to the bags so I can get back… View Message

Nov 25, 2025 I use a Grigri 1 with a Freebell as a backup. Before I had a Freebell, I would use a microtraxion and a backup knot. I personally feel that it's not significantly more dangerou… View Message